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Palm Beach: Aruba's Lively High-Rise Hub
Experience the energy of Aruba's Palm Beach: white sands, turquoise waters, luxury resorts, and endless activities in a vibrant Caribbean setting.
Palm Beach, a two-mile strip on Aruba's northwest coast, is famous for its white sands, turquoise waters, and concentration of high-rise hotels. It's a vibrant area offering a mix of relaxation and activities, drawing many tourists to its shores.
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A brief summary to Palm Beach
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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Public Transport
Arubus, the local bus service, runs frequently between Oranjestad and Palm Beach. From the Port of Call in Oranjestad, take the Arubus to Palm Beach; buses depart every 5 minutes and the journey takes about 15 minutes. A single trip ticket costs $2.60.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Aruba and offer a direct route to Palm Beach. From the airport, a taxi to Palm Beach costs around $31, with a $3 surcharge on Sundays, official holidays, and between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. The ride takes approximately 15 minutes. Note that most taxis accept cash only.
Walking
Palm Beach is a walkable area with a long sidewalk running along the strip. You can easily walk between hotels, restaurants, and attractions along the beach. If you are coming from the south, you can walk along the beach from Eagle Beach, though it is a longer walk of approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Parking
If driving, free parking can be found on the east side of J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, across from the Hilton and RIU hotels. Additional free parking is available near the Radisson Blu and in the MooMba Beach parking lot. Paid parking is available at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall and the Hyatt parking lot. Be aware that parking spots can fill up quickly, especially later in the day.
Local tips
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For a less crowded experience, head to the northern or southern ends of Palm Beach.
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Enjoy the sunset with cocktails at Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill or Moomba Beach.
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Take a stroll along the long sidewalk that runs along the beach strip.
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Palm Beach is known for its calm waters, which makes it a great spot for paddle boarding.
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Explore the shopping districts adjacent to the hotels, including Paseo Herencia and Palm Beach Plaza Mall.
Discover more about Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a dynamic and popular destination on the Aruban coast, known for its beautiful shoreline and bustling atmosphere. Officially registered as a beach in 1960, its name comes from a former coconut plantation, mirroring the famous Palm Beach in Florida. However, some locals say that the name comes from Adriaan Laclé and doctor Hopkins, who started planting date palms and coco palms in the area in 1917.
Historically, the area was inhabited by Caquetios Indians around 100 A.D.. Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda arrived in 1499, followed by the Dutch, who controlled the island for most of its history, with brief English rule during the Napoleonic Wars. Palm Beach's transformation into a tourist hub began in 1947 with the opening of its first tourist office. The first hotel, Hotel Basi-Ruti, consisting of bungalows on the sand, opened in the fifties.
Today, Palm Beach is lined with high-rise hotels, shops, malls like Paseo Herencia and Palm Beach Plaza Mall, restaurants, casinos, and bars. The soft, white sand is groomed daily, and the calm, clear waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Palm Beach offers various water sports, piers, and opportunities for barefoot dining. The area comes alive at night with clubs and casinos.
While it can get crowded, especially near the hotels, quieter spots can be found towards the north, between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott, and to the south, between the Wyndham and the Divi Phoenix.
A brief summary to Palm Beach
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